H.R. 550 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2005
H.R. 550 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 2, 2005, sponsored by Rush Holt with 222 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 2, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 222
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2005 - Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 with respect to: (1) voter verification and mandatory paper record audit capacity; and (2) accessibility and voter verification of results for individuals with disabilities.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rush Holt (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 197 Democrats, 24 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 2, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1567) (Apr 6, 2006)
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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